Sausage

A Southern classic, it combines rice, beans, and pork, and word on the street is it brings good luck to all who cook it on New Year's Day. Even if that's not true, why risk it?

At Luca d'Italia in Denver, CO, this recipe from chef Frank Bonanno is prepared as individual dishes. For a family-style dinner, double the recipe and prepare it in one large baking dish. Use your favorite marinara recipe or a purchased sauce.